I am going to give you some
additional advice to follow before actually deciding on a particular
transporter or method of transport. And I will also give you a few general tips
that you should follow to make your move as painless as possible.
Check for Adequate Insurance
Prior to entrusting your vehicle to an auto transporting
company, be sure that the company is correctly accredited, and insured. Cars
can occasionally get damaged in the course of a move; therefore you need to
ensure that your service provider has adequate insurance to cover any damage
your car may receive while in transport. Be sure you know what the transport
company's insurance policies cover and the amount of insurance deductible you
would need to pay out in case there is an insurance claim. You should also
check with your own insurance carrier to see what they will cover in the
unlikely event that your car in damaged during transport.
Have your Vehicle Inspected
Before giving your vehicle to the transport company for
inspection, take it in for a complete servicing. This is to make certain that
it is in good working condition with no mechanical, electrical or other
problems. Regarding the inspection of your motor vehicle, always keep in mind
that it is for your benefit as well as for the benefit of the transport company
to have your car or truck inspected prior to having it loaded onto the
transport carrier.
To make the vehicle easier to inspect, you should ensure that
the vehicle is thoroughly clean. The outside should have no dirt on it, and the
inside should be neat and uncluttered, making it easy to inspect for any signs
of damage or general wear and tear. Document any dents, dings, or any minute
scratches on your vehicle together with the company so there will be absolutely
no possibility of a later misunderstanding once your vehicle is returned to
you. Another inspection will likely be administered at the drop off location.
Minimum Requirements for
Non-Working Vehicles
If your vehicle is not working it can still be hauled. Although
it is certainly possible to haul an inoperable vehicle, your car at the very
minimum should be able to be rolled, steered, and braked. Otherwise a forklift
will need to be used at both the pickup and delivery locations, which will add
to the complexity and cost of your move. Keep in mind that your inoperable
vehicle must be located in an adequate sized lot for the truck and forklift to
have access to it if necessary.
Should You Use A Broker?
Brokers act as intermediaries between you, the client, and the
transporter or motor carrier, and are in fact the primary source of freight for
the majority of motor carriers in the industry. The majority of brokerages are
non-asset based, meaning that they do not actually own any trucks but rather
work on behalf of their clients to get their car moved quickly and at a
reasonable price using their large network of pre qualified motor carriers.
Since brokers typically don't own any trucks they do not have to burden of
having idle trucks just sitting around that need to be on the road, but instead
can focus on locating the best auto shipper to transport your vehicle.
Brokers frequently weed out the
trucking companies with poor customer service or lots of complaints as they do
not want to utilize a transportation company that doesn't deliver top quality
services. They utilize tools that you simply do not have access to that
enables them to track the transport company's safety record, driver history,
insurance coverage, or fraudulent activity (if any). This is
priceless information you simply cannot obtain just by searching the Internet,
so using a broker to facilitate your vehicle move can save you a lot of time
and headache. You basically make a single phone call to the broker and they'll
help you get a list of available, reputable companies to work with.
The best vehicle transport brokers will make sure that their
customers be given a variety of transport options to enable them to make a
suitable choice based on their budget as well as their particular transport
requirements for his or her motor vehicle.
How Much Will It Cost?
Your rate will likely be determined by the method of
transportation you choose and will differ based upon the transport company and
your pickup location relative to your desired drop off destination. In general,
the more accessible the location and the destination the more affordable the
transport conversely out of the way regions will be far more costly to transport
your vehicle to.
The transport process may take roughly 2-10 days for the mover
to pick up your motor vehicle. The timing is determined by a number of factors
such as the region of the country that the automobile will be picked-up from,
and the distance that it must travel to get to its final destination. Keep in
mind that lengthier distance moves usually takes more time to coordinate., and
that after your car or truck is picked up for transport, it may take as much as
21 days to deliver your vehicle to the specified drop off location. However the
actual amount of time it takes will really depend upon your pickup and drop
locations.
Overall, if this is your first car moving experience it is
probably best to go with an experienced auto transport broker who will save you
a lot of time and headache. They have the knowledge, the connections, and the
negotiating power to get you through this as painlessly as possible.
General Tips
If access to your home is limited because of a narrow street,
trees with low hanging branches, speed bumps or very tight turns, the driver
may ask you to meet the truck at a different destination or we will arrange a
convenient location, like a shopping center or major street crossing, to pick
up or deliver your vehicle for Car Move.
Remember when relocating to a cooler climate make certain you
check all antifreeze and fluids in your car or truck prior to transport. This
will guarantee that no part of the engine will be damaged during cold starts in
frigid temperatures. The Automobile Transporter will not take responsibility
for any problem with your car that they didn't directly cause.
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